Alabama Shakes headline The Academy 2

An act hotly-tipped for big things by Hot Press last year, The Alabama Shakes are aiming for world domination in 2012. They'll be looking to take Ireland this summer, having just announced an already highly-anticipated headline show at The Academy 2. The Alabama band will play on Saturday May 5. The gig is a massive opportunity to catch their thrilling fusion of Southern music up close and personal before they inevitably go supernova.

Tickets, which are sure to go fast, are priced at €13 including booking fee. Tickets go on sale this Friday February 17 from Ticketmaster outlets and [link]www.ticketmaster.ie[/link].